Gold Coast Day 1

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SIN - Gold Coast via Qantas

Took an overnight flight via Qantas to brisbane, followed by an hour bus journey to Gold Coast.

This was my 2nd time in Gold Coast, though I travelled to brisbane kinda often when I was a crew. The layover period was short for SQ crew (and I think it is still short now !?!) and thus I didn't really get a chance to explore the state when I was on duty travel.

We stayed in Mantra Legends, which is located in Surfers Paradise. Kinda glad to be able to check-in upon arrival (though the check-in time is supposed to be 2pm and we were at the hotel at 9ish in the morning) as we were both in need for a good rest before we can explore Surfer Paradise sanely.

Lovely hotel room...

there is even an oven in the room for us to heat up our food!

View from our room

Can't wait to take picture in the room

We had our first meal in Gold Coast at this restaurant cum jackpot place called Vegas In Paradise. I was kinda surprised that jackpot is so popular in Australia...I always thought that it is an Asian pastime (why did I have that idea !?! Beats me...)

Fish & chips...this became our staple food in Australia

Such a huge Hawailian Pizza, I couldn't believe that both FK & I finished it!

Delighted me!

We began to explore Surfers Paradise after our meal...woohoo!

Taking pictures @ Hard Rock Cafe

Ended the day with a few tops from Valleygirl for me & a few fridge magnets for FK (I think he bought about a dozen magnet during our Aussie trip!!!).